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sufficient

[suh-fish-uhnt] / səˈfɪʃ ənt /


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“But the effects are modest and the evidence is not yet sufficient to support using genetic information to guide treatment decisions in routine clinical practice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The findings confirmed that even compact tools were sufficient to meet key objectives, including identifying rocks important for astrobiology and resource exploration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

When fertilizer arrives late or becomes too expensive to buy in sufficient quantities, farmers are left to either reduce the amount they use, plant fewer crops or switch to crops that need less fertilizer.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He said the long-term agreement would support future plans, including potentially expanding to a day-and-night service if sufficient funding could be secured.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When the turkey is on the hot plate and covered in sufficient gravy, we sit in our chairs, and Mom starts the toast with her wineglass raised.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King